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Tire Take Back fundraising cracks $1 million

Toronto, Ontario -- October 5, 2016 -- It's been another successful year for Tire Take Back. This year, the tire recycling blitz collected 64,623 tires to raise $117,998 in support of the Sunshine Foundation of Canada. Early's Auto Parts in Alliston, Ontario came out on top, collecting 15,346 tires, resulting in $21,491 of the total funds raised for The Sunshine Foundation of Canada.

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Women’s Industry Network announces 2017 membership drive

Leesburg, Virginia — October 3, 2016 — The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) has officially announced its 2017 #ALLIN4WIN Membership Drive. Everyone who joins WIN or renews their membership before December 31 is automatically entered in the Grand Prize drawing for a free pass to the 2017 WIN Education Conference. Membership in WIN open to all […]

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CCIF Vancouver puts the spotlight on scanning, accreditation and training

Vancouver, British Columbia — October 2, 2016 — Scanning, industry accreditation and OEM certification programs took centre stage at the latest meeting of the Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF). The meeting, the last scheduled for 2016, drew over 300 stakeholders to the Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown. CCIF Vancouver got underway with a welcome reception on […]

The latest CCIF event broke attendance records for Vancouver meetings, drawing over 300 stakeholders. Photos by Chelsea Stebner, JF Champagne, Mike Kaplaniak and TJ Schultz.

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I-CAR releases updates to Production Management curriculum

By Andrew Shepherd Ottawa, Ontario — September 29, 2016 — I-CAR US Director of Curriculum and Product Development, Josh McFarlin, recently announced the release of new curriculum in the Production Management role, noting that it is geared toward new production systems found in modern collision repair facilities. McFarlin noted that “There’s not only a “Technical […]

Business conditions increasingly include a more 'industrial' approach to repair, leading I-CAR to update its Production Management curriculum.

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New Brunswick Community College to invest in new trades facility

Saint John, New Brunswick — September 26, 2016 — New Brunswick Community College has been awarded funding to build a new, state-of-the-art trades facility at the school’s campus in Saint John. Plans include multi-functional spaces for the school’s autobody repair, automotive service, steel fabrication and welding programs. Provincial and federal governments are investing a total […]

The Saint John campus of New Brunswick Community College. The school has announced it will build a multi-function space for the auto body repair, automotive service, steel fabrication and welding programs.

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Ontario updates auto body curriculum to include new materials, fundamentals of PDR and electronics

Toronto, Ontario — September 21, 2016 — The repairs and component replacement of motor vehicles has evolved and so have the ways in which we teach those skills to apprentices. The world of automotive repair has come a long way in the last 150 years. Technological advances, safer vehicle construction and better fuel efficiency are […]

A student at Fanshawe College practices painting techniques. The curriculum standards for Ontario's auto body college programs have recently been updated.

Recycling convention to showcase technology

Washington, DC -- September 21, 2016 -- There has never been a time when technology wasn't a major force in business, but its impact and effects have increased in recent years. That might be why the upcoming Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) convention will feature an all-day Technology Forum for the first time. Taking place at the ARA's 73rd Annual Convention and Exposition, the Technology Forum is specifically designed for professional automotive recyclers and their employees. The convention takes place October 26 to 29, 2016 in Baltimore, Maryland. The Technology Forum is set for Saturday, October 29 at the Baltimore Convention Center.

Impact Auto Auctions launches enhanced online platform

Mississauga, Ontario -- August 23, 2016 -- Impact Auto Actions has launched a new website with a modern interface and an array of enhancements. The new site, found at impactauto.ca, also offers Impact’s buying customers access to two new tools: My Auction Center, a personalized dashboard designed to streamline the process of sourcing and purchasing salvage vehicles, and Impact AuctionNow, an online bidding platform that helps buyers optimize their time online. The company says Impact AuctionNow integrates with My Auction Center, ensuring all account activity is easily accessible.

The new home page of Impact Auto Auctions. The auction company has made a number of enhancements to its online buyer portal and bidding platform.

AARDA to host annual conference in Edmonton this fall

The Alberta Automotive Recyclers and Dismantlers Association (AARDA), will be hosting its annual convention in Edmonton this fall. Taking place at the Fantasy Land Hotel in the West Edmonton Mall on September 23 and 24, this year’s theme will focus on ‘Thriving Despite a Tough Economy’ – a direct reference to the ongoing recession facing Alberta and its residents.

Ron Sturgeon will be the keynote presenter at the upcoming annual AARDA conference, taking place in Edmonton on September 23 and 24.

Grants in Gear awards to support alternative fuels, air quality

Toronto, Ontario -- July 13, 2016 -- The Automotive Recyclers of Canada (ARC) and Scout Environmental have announced the four winners of the Grants in Gear funding program. Grants in Gear is now in its third year. The primary goal of the program is to provide funding to projects that achieve tangible results in emissions reductions or pollution prevention in the transportation sector. Grant applications are also open to individuals or groups pursuing excellence in automotive recycling and reuse techniques.

Fenix Parts reports loss, but improved business

Toronto, Ontario -- July 5, 2016 -- Auto recycling conglomerate Fenix Parts has announced its first quarter 2016 results this past week. While the company reported a loss, the underlying business seems to be doing well. The company recorded a net loss of $41 million for the quarter, or $1.97 per share. The losses were tied to “significant non-cash amortization” and a “goodwill impairment charge” of approximately $43.3 million initially triggered by a decline in the company’s stock price. That is, the losses were largely paper ones. Looking at the company's underlying business, there was reason to be positive about the performance of the company over the latest quarter. Some of the highlights from the first quarter of 2016 include

ARAAC Annual Meeting includes trade show for the first time

Halifax, Nova Scotia -- June 15, 2016 -- The Automotive Recyclers Association of Atlantic Canada (ARAAC) has concluded its annual meeting for 2016. Previously, the association had met twice a year in the spring and fall. This year the decision was made to move to one larger meeting. Judging by attendance, it seems like ARAAC made the right move. Also new at this year’s meeting was a trade show component, featuring exhibits from Burlington Business Forms/BCAP, Power-DB by SolexD, Monidex Distibution, Hollander, Car-Part, Progi, Scout Environmental and CCC Pinnacle Yard Management.

The ARAAC meeting included updates on other regions across the country from ARC board members, including Neil James from BC.

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